Assistant Soil Science Consultant / Soil Science Consultant
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Job Description
Overview
Soils are an important finite resource which underpin the majority of environmental services. WSP is looking for an experienced Assistant Consultant or Consultant Soil Scientist to support the growth of our soil team, particularly working with colleagues in Ground & Water, Nature Advisory, Landscape, Environmental Planning, and Sustainability Policy & Compliance. You will join a small soil team to help expand our capabilities and help embed the understanding of soils across the business. The role will be both office and site based with a roughly 50/50 split between site and office averaged across the year. Location is flexible and there is a focus on finding the right person for this challenging role. The role offers a flexible mix of working from home, with travel into a WSP office for team and client meetings/project work.
Responsibilities
* Undertake fieldwork/site visits and support on the production of written reports for Agricultural Land Classification (ALC), Soil Resource Assessment, and tailored assessments for inclusion in Environmental Statements.
* Work with the Ground & Water team to support data management, project delivery, and reporting for site works.
* Manage data to support technical reporting, liaise with clients, landowners, contractors, statutory authorities and third parties, and assist in project delivery and bidding as directed by supervision.
* Assist in delivering a broad range of projects at various stages and contribute to the growth of the soils team.
What we will be looking for you to demonstrate
* Degree level qualification in Soil Science, or similar (physical geology, environmental science) with 3–5 years of relevant practical experience.
* Experience in completing Agricultural Land Classification (ALC) surveys, Soil Resource Surveys and site supervision during construction works (ideally to BSSS competency standards).
* A thorough grounding in health and safety procedures for site work.
* A team player, able to work with a geographically spread team; excellent communication and report writing skills.
* Registered with a relevant professional body (e.g. British Society Soil Science).
* Current working knowledge of UK environmental legislation, implications of construction projects on agricultural land, and understanding of UK agricultural practice and business issues (desirable).
* Working knowledge of applied GIS; full driving license and ability to work outdoors.
Don’t quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.
What’s in it for you
* Work-life balance and hybrid working policy with the flexibility to work from home two days a week and collaborate in offices across the UK.
* Inclusivity & Belonging: a culture that values diverse backgrounds and encourages authentic contributions.
* Health & Wellbeing: Thrive programme, Virtual GP, and menopause support; flexible benefits including Gymflex and adjustments as needed.
* Flexible time: WSP My Hour to take one hour daily for personal activities; part-time and flexible working options; extra leave purchase; bank holiday entitlement flexibility.
* Your development: training, mentoring, and Chartered status support.
#WeAreWSP We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria; please let us know if you require workplace adjustments in support of your application.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Part-time
Job function
* Consulting
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